Nine youngHendersonsawarded CHSScholarshipsin2020

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Through yor.r generous donations, we were ableto award nine young people this year.

Thanks to all of you who made monetary dona-tions, thank you to all who made and sold ClanHenderson crafts during games and auctions and to MarkHenderson and those whojoined him in the "Hiking forHendersons" challenge.

It is tbrough these efforts we are able to support thenext generation in Scottish arts, history and culture.

We are also able to award young people who havemade great academic achievements.

Ifyou have ideas for fundraisers this year, pleasecontact me at <marylanehenderson I @gmail.com>.'

This year's winners are: Academics - Erica MilneqAlex Schmidt, Anna Binkley

Highland Dance - Cami Reid, Audrey Trawick,Beret Dembach, Chase Leadmon andAlayssa Leadmon

Bagpiping - Aiden Henderson

Chase Leadmon, youngest of the Clan HendersonScholarship winners for 2020.

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do this. The other two items are the review and

approval ofthe rewrite ofthe Constitution and By-Laws of the CHS and a review and approval ofthe initial Constitution and By-Laws establishing

afoundationto supportthe CHS gifu and scholar-

srups progrzun.

It is possible that the reviewand approvals ofthe Constitutionand By-Laws may prove to be toodifficult under these circum-stances, and may need to be post-poned until a futureAcM.

Wewill have an on-lineExecu-tive Session to discuss this in moredetail. Ifthe EO is not extended, wewill do our best to find a locationmost accessible by the most mem-bers in order to generate a quorum.

We will be conductins the

ual General Meeting(AGM), previously slated to the heid in BigCedar Lodge in Missouri, has been cancelleddue to concems about the ongoing pandemic;however, according to the statutes govemingnot-for-profit corporations, we are

still required to have an AGM.Clan Henderson Society (CHS)

was established as a not-for-profitcorporation under the statutes of theState ofNorth Carolin4 thereforg thelaws goveming the holding of an

AGM are directed by the Secretary

of State of North Carolina.

The Govemor offte Stde has en-

ac'ted anFxecrtiveOrderG0)tratallowscorporaliorsto conductvirf.ralAcMs.

The problem for CHS is thatthe EO is set to expire in Septem-

Leon Hicks

ber and we have no assurance it will be ex-tended. Given the uncertainty ofthe situation,we are going to proceed, assuming the EOwill be extended, and set up a virtual AGM tobe announced next month. According to stat-

utes we are required to give a 30 day noticeto our members prior to the AGM.

We have three kqy iterns on the agend4 the

principal among them is the election of ofrcers.We will need to develop a methodologr to

viftual AGM using the zoom application. A1lthose who wish to attend the AGM will needto download this free application onto yourcomputer. It is fairly intuitive to operate, how-ever, we will be happy to help you to navi-gate. Please continue to monitor our websitefor updates related to the AGM.

PIease monitor our website at<clanhendersonsociety.com> to get the latestinformation and uodates.

A very proud ClanHenderson member!

2ai6 tieitseShe writes, "My kilt pin with the coat of arms

of the Henderson Clan has already arived at myhome in Celtic Galicia (northwestem Spain) fromScotland. And, as a gift, a keychain in the shape ofa sporTa.n.

I am very proud!"And, Clan Henderson is proud to have YOU

as a member

Wanna see and readCHS'S Meri Russel's

absolutely greatspreadsheet on

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May the year aheadbe ful'o'fun

May the road no' beA bumpy one

May ye rise each daytae greet the sun

They say that if someone forgets your

Bifthday, you don't get older that year.

gest Uishes,

Patriot Day is an annual observance onSeptember 11 to remember those who wereinjured or died during the tenorist attacks inthe United States on September 11, 2001. ManyAmericans refer to Patriot Dav as 9/1 I or Seo-tember 11.

Is Patriot Day a Public Holiday?Patriot Day is not a public holiday. Busi-

nesses have normal opening hours.Patriot Day remembers those who lost

their iives during the 2001 terrorist attacks inthe United States.

Patriot Day remembers those who losttheir lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks inthe United States

Observe Patriot DayOn the direction ofthe President, the flag

of the United States of America should be dis-played on the homes of Americans, the WhiteHouse and all United States govemment build-ings in the whole world.

The flag should be flown at half-staffas a

mark of respect to those who died on Septem-ber 11,2001.

Many people observe a moment of silenceat 8:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). Thismarks the time that the first plane flew into theWorld Trade Center.

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The HonorableThelton E. Henderson,Federal District Judge

Suzanne Henderson Emerson,South Pacific Region Commissioner, Clan Henderson Society

As a boy growing up poor in Shreveport, Loui-siana and South Central Los Angeles, no one wouldhave guessed that Tholton Henderson would growup to be a federal court judge. Through his hardwork, and application of his quick mind and deepempathy, he excelled - serving as a federal judge for37 yeus, including seven yeals as Chief Judge ofthe U.S. Federal Court for the Northem District ofCalifomia.

For genealogy buffs: Judge Henderson's ma-ternal ancestors, the Herrings, are from FranklinCounty, Mississippi. His Henderson line has gen-

erations ofancestors in and around Shreveport, Loui-siana.

Thelton Henderson was bom in Shreveport in1933 and raised during his early years primarily byhis grandmother. Thelton's mother, who had beenworking fuIl time as a maid since she completed 8fr

grade, was "in service" - a live-in maid, only able tovisit her own family on occasional weekends. Hisgraldmother, mother, and entire extended familymoved to South Central Los Angeles when Theltonwas young,and when he was about seven, his motherwas able to purchase a house and raise Thelton her-seif. Although his father lived with the family inSouth Central Los Angeles for atime, hewas notamajor presence in Thelton's upbringing.

As high school football and baseball team cap-tain and an avid reader, a teacher suggested Theltonapply to the University of Califomia at Berkeley fora college sports scholarship. At Berkeley, Thelton

played both varsity football - he was "small andfast" - and 1ater, after a knee injury, played var-sity baseball. Thelton was the first member ofhis family to attend college. His mother expectedhim to "be somebody," so he applied to and wasaccepted into law school at U.C. Berkeley (BoaltHa11), but was drafted into the military shorllya.fter his college graduation. After serving in thearmy, Thelton was able to begin law school,where he was one of only two black students inhis class.

Immediately after taking the California Barexam in 1962, Thelton began working for theCivil Rights Division of the U.S. Department ofJustice, which was investigating and litigatingcases in which blacks were prevented from leg-istering to vote in the Deep South. Aitirough hestarted out performing voter case research, hisjob soon became more complicated. As the onlyblack Justice Department lawyer in the South,he was soon making connections with civil rightsleaders - ald expected to report back on theiractivities. But living and working in the segre-gated South was dangerous and one run-in with

_ the police left one ofhis hands permanently dis-figured.

- Thelton knew that he was not supposed to

become involved in the political aspect of thecivil rights movement. But in October of 1963,

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his associate Rev.Nelson Smith, asked to borrow Thelton's car. Theyneeded to drive 88 miies from Birmingham toSelma. Alabama. but were concemed that with thepoor condition of Rev. Smith's car, an auto break-down on rura.l Alabama roads could put them in adeadly position. So Thelton loaned his car to Rev.

Smith who drove Dr. King to Selma. When theState police spotted them and leamed the car hadbeen rented by the Justice Department, the segre-gationists argued that the Justice Department wasinappropriately supporting the civil rights move-ment and Thelton lost his job.

Moving back to Califomia, Thelton developeda local Legal Aid center and seryed as an AssistantDean at Stanford Law School, teaching and devel-oping their minority admissions program.Henderson was appointed as a federal judge in1980.

Judge Henderson's stellar legacy as a judgeis marked by empathy - towards plaintiffs and de-fendants, prison inmates and guards. He is knownfor being inquisitive, soft-spoken, humble, quick-witted, and showing respect towards a1i who ap-pear in his court. According to one of his clerks,"The most important thing for him is that peopleleave feeling they've been heard."l

"Lawyers who have appeared before JudgeHenderson, regardless ofwhether they were on t}tewinning ol losing side, acknowledge his faimess,cornpassion, knowledge, and commitment to therule of law."2

Over a period of 15 years, Judge Hendersonmade a series of rulings enforcing federal laws toprotect dolphins from needless slaughter by thetuna fishing industry. His ruling on Agent Orange

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required the Veterans'Administration to feat vets formany ailments caused by exposure to the chemicals.

Judge.Henderson has made politically-un-popular decisions, including rulings defending af-firmative action, supporting the equal rights ofgayemployees, and upholding the rights ofprisoners.In one case, he ruled that inmates had proven theconditions of their confinement in Califomia'sPelican Bay State Prison constituted muel and un-usual punishment. In another case, after a classaction 1ed to years of Court efflorts to let the Cali-fornia Department of Corrections to come up witha plan to improve its prison medical system, JudgeHenderson took the unprecedented action ofplac-ing the entire California prison medical systemunder court receivershio.As he stated in one rul-

ing, "We must be careflrl not to stray into mattersthat our system offederalism reserves for the dis-cretion of state officials. At the same time, we haveno duty more important than that ofenforcing con-stitutional rights, no matter how unpopular thecause or powerless the plaintiff."3

In 1998, Judge Henderson stepped down fromthe Chief Judge position when he assumed seniorstatus, performing one-fourth the work-load insteadof taking full retirement. Judge Henderson said,"I realize I iove thisjob, for many reasons. I love itfor the intellectual challenge and the stimulation, Ilove it because . . . you can actually do some thingsthat I think axe beneficial to society."a He retiredftom the Court in 2017, and now is a DistinguishedVisitor at UC.

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'?Kuhns at 97.3Madrid v. 6omez,889 F.Supp. 1146 (N.D. Cal. 1995).4Leah Mccarrigle, The Honordble Thelton E. Henderson: Making o Difference, the FederolJudiciory ond Civil Rights inthe lJnited States, 1.933-2002, Regional Oral History Office, Northern California U.S. District Court Oral History Series,Bancroft Library, U.C. Berkeley (2005) at 325.

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Dear Clan Mates of the Southeast,

I hope you are all doing well and stayingsafe. Our region has been hard hit with theCovid virus. I know of some of you who havebattled the virus. I pray for all of you.

We al1 miss the Games and gathering to-gether. Meanwhile, here are a few ClanHenderson updates.

Charm has updated our website - ClanHenderson Society.org. The games can befound by region now. The Youth Scholarshipawardees for 2020 are pictured on the Schol-arship page. Congratulations to our ownAudrey Trawick of Florida! We are proud ofeach one !

Pres. Leon and Steve Henderson VP-OPhave set up a Clan Henderson History projectfor us. This is designed to collect the informalstories of families for prosperity. More infor-mation and forms can be found on the website.Check it out and share yow family stories!

On the updated Genealogy section of thewebsite you will find links and connections tohelp you with your research. I've been using"Stay Home" time to work on mine. Our teamis always ready to help.

Available on the website are ClanHenderson face masks. Sarah Hobday,schobday9@yahoo.com has them. They fitgreat and look great too. Mine is very com-fortable. They are $15 plus $5. shipping. Fivedollars from each sale goes to Clan HendersonSociety.

Stay safe and stay well!Mary Lane3o"ia4,, ?no. Se.plnmlzn 2020 9"gt9

Subject: CorrectionI was doing some research on

the Henderson Waves Bridge thatwas shown in the December 2019issue ofln Canach.

You may want to run a corec-tion since the Henderson WavesBridge pictured is actually a pedes-

trian bridge in Singapore. The firstsentence in the description is for thebridge in Singapore ending in metrelength. The second sentence in thedescription in the magazine is for theHenderson Wave Bridge in RhodeIsland as described. It is for ve-hicles. Please tell me that I am notthe only one who noticed this.

Perhaps if you knew that I am aretired college librarian, you mightunderstand my curiosity !

Your cousin,Pat henderson

Sorry follrs. Your editor used thephoto and description offeredwhereIfound the Hmderson Waves Bridgepicture in 2019. At this point, I have

no ideawhere thatwas. Ijust thoughtit was neat to have a Hendersonbridge ofany kind anlnvhere.

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Before the story: My grandpar-ents on my mother's side of the fam-ily were Annie Roberta McDonald(1887 - 1960) and RobertBenjamine Bishop (1885 - 1912).

Robert Benjamine Bishop's par-ents were Robert L. Bishop, Jr.,(1856 - 1913) and Mariah FrancesHenderson (1 856-1 931 ).

Mariah Frances Henderson'sparents were David A. Hendersonand Nancy Popwell.

have a little china cup that has written onits side in faded gold and pink lettering,"Think of Me."

The handle is gone and the rim is chipped -and the gilt is wom so thin. Two dainty pink rosesomament my litt1e cup. It doesn't matter that timeand use have dimmed the colors, the words stillremind, "Think of Me."

I can hold my cup - for it is small - in thepalm of my hand; and, when I close my fingersgently about the delicbte porcelain, it speaks to meof long ago. It makes me think of other lives andother loves and another time.

My littie cup has twice been a gift.

First, Roberl Benjamine Bishop brought it, a1l

whole and bright, as a birthday gift to AnnieRoberta McDonald.

He with a wom straw hat on the back of hishead and sky blue eyes that were sparkling in an-ticipation of seeing his beloved, had been awayfor a year and more.

He had made his way through the West Floridawildemess from Madison to Tamoa to leam to bea storekeeper.

Now, he was home at last.Robert Benjamine carefully tied his dappled

gray mare to the post out in front of the house,dusted his broadcloth lapels aad reached behindhis saddle to the wom saddlebags where - swaddledin soft cotton, wrapped in layers ofcushioning tis-sue paper and tied with a real and precious satinribbon, pink to match her cheeks - was his birth-day gift to Annie Roberta...a little china cup thatsaid, t'Think of Me."

Clutching his beribboned offlering, he hur-ried tlrough the clean-swept front yard, throughthe garden fragralt and glorious in its raiment ofrainbow roses and to the wide front steps. He

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My grandfather, Robert Benjamine Bishop.

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crossed what seemed to be the vast front verandaof cypress boards - and finally arrived at the ftontdooq majestic in its mantle of poured glass withglimpses of the starched snow white Scottish lacecurtains inside.

His trip home through the alligator infestedwilds of the untamed countrv between Tamoa.Florida and MadisonCounty, Florida had notseemed half as long as hisjoumey from his horse tothe front door of his be-loved Berta's front door.

"Has she forgottenme? Will it be the same?

What if she has foundsomeone else?" drummedinside his skull as hadthose same questions forthe last months andmonths.

Soon, he would haveanswers and he would see

her beloved face.

My grandfather, Robert Benjamine BishopgrqndmoIher, Annie Roberta "Berta" McDonald.

Annie Roberla in his right hand. He dropped thehat.

Reaching down for the hat, he encountered a

wagging, slobbering hound. The dog stepped onhis hat with a great splayed dog paw. He lickedour Ben right in the mouth.

Mrs. Zillianne Zaradora Phillips McDonald,descendant of Col.Walter Chiles ofJamestown, Virginiaand the wife of JohnDaniel McDonald whoowned River Bend Plan-tation. He was, himself,descended from "a wee,red-headed Scotsmanwho walked with a cane

and ate fiom goldplates."

Mrs. McDonaldand was tall, elegant, with a

stern and imposingexp(esson on her face,

All ofhis walking to the front door had beenaccompanied by the overture of baying hounds,making their s\&eet tenor music at any excuse.

Sweat dribbled down his cheeks and dorurhis back.

The heavy lace at the door twitched.Clearing his throat and taking his straw hat

from his head, hejuggled the package and the hatand sidestepped a big Bluetick Coonhound.

He raised his free hand to knock, just as thedoor opened wide.

"Miz McD-d-onald!" he said. mortified tohear his own voice break like that of a lad.

"Ben Bishop! It's a surprise to see you heretoday!" she said with a smile in her voice.

"Yes, ma'am. I mean, I'm not surprised tosee me, but I did just ride into home late last night,"he said, struggling to keep his voice manly andstrong.

He reached to shake her hand as was proper,

but realized he had both his hat and his gift for

but with very kind eyes.

She saw the blush begin at Ben's celluloidcollar and spread over his perspiring face into hissoft blonde hair. She saw him take a big breathand saw his white-knuckled grip on a package tiedwith a pink ribbon. She smiled and said, "Won'tyou come in, our Ben. Welcome home!"

"Thank you, ma'am," Ben said as he followedMiz McDonald down the wide and cool hall intothe splended Sunday Parlour. He only tripped onceon the soft Persia carpet that had come to WestFlorida by way of a sailling ship around the Homof Africa.

"At least," he thought, "the big-footed andslobbering Bluetick Coonhound is left behind onthe front porch!"

Ben was not normally so tongue-tied andclumsy. Today was special. It was the day he wouldsee his beloved once again and it was also July 11,

her birlhday!"I would surely like to see Berla," he said.

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witA avaiy parcAa*a!For those of you that are unaware, Amazon will donate

.05% of your Amazon purchases to The Clan Henderson Society.

The instructions to use this program are as follows:Go to www.smile.amazon.com

x Login or create an Amazon account if you don't already have one.

* At the bottom of the screen you can "Pick Your Charitable Organization."x Type in Clan Henderson Society in the box and select search.

Once you have selected your charityJust shop

and .05% of vour before tax total will be donated.

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You have to login to your Amazon account through www.smile.a mazon.com

Not all items qualify for a donation to be made but most do.

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Ask your friends and family who already shop Amazon, to now shop

Smile.Amazon.com and pick Clan Henderson Society as their charity.

Shopping Amazon any other way is just throwing money away. Every penny helps.

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ColgrrafulntinltlMuolr'rholtCIm!Ian Carterwho has been honored with theOrder of the ChiefNominated By: Mary Lane Henderson

Ian Carter passed away on July 5ft, and was anupstanding member.of the Clan Henderson Society.

He and his wife, Robia regularly attended and as-

sisted in the Stone Mountain Highland Games. Hewas also very active in the community and was oneof the founding members of the Druid Lakes Youthlacrosse Association as well as an active member ofthe St. Andrews Society ofAtlanta.

Dale Germanwho has been honored withthe Order of the Chief

He is a member of the Regional Bodyguardand has assisted during emergencies at the High-land Games. He has also recruited members ofthe Oklahsma State Bodyguard.

'lll4u rtru first "selfie."Your edito"r all dreYseh uo in her Clah Hendersonmask. C'mon folks, everybody send a photo ofyou in YOUR mask, Henderson or not, for thenext An Canach issue!

Scholarship Committee!Marv Laae Henderson" Chairman of the CHS

Scholarship Commit-tee, wishes to thankher team memberswho worked so hardon this years' Scholar'ship program.

The team mem-bers are: MaryHenderson and JanBurdette. Joining theteam in 2021 is LindaWilliams.

Seeing double at school?Scots teachers were left seeing double as NINE sets of twins pre-

pared to start their first day of school this year.

The children, all aged four and five, are setto start at primary schoolsacross Inverclyde - with one school set to welcome three sets ofthe twins.

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"I'11 get her for you, Ben," said Miz my birthday."McDonald. "She'sjust outside in the vegetable All of the McDonald girls, al1 three - Emmapatch. I'll get you something cool to drink as Estelle, Jessie Mae and Amie Roberla were widelywe1l. Youjust have aseatfor a minute ortwo." acknowledged as exquisitely lovely. They were

Ben couldn't sit down. He tried to slow known over several West Florida counties as "thosehis breathing andtried to calm him-self. "What if she

doesn't remember?What if she has for-gotten me? What.."The old questionsreturned.

He searchedthe gardens outsidethe parlour win-dows for j ust a

glimpse of her.

In spite of thecool interior, hisshirt \&as sticking tohis back and histhroat was desertdry. He realized hispalms were sweat-ing and imaginedthat the sound ofhisown heart beatingcould be heard atleast across theroom.

After whatseemed to him likea day or two, heheard her light foorsteps coming downthe hall. He tumed.

Mildred Bkhop White, my Auntie Mildred,and my mother, Elizabeth Clyatt Bishop Palmer, Mygrqndmother msde these dresses and did qll thehanhrork. Both my mother and grandmother weretrue artists \eith a needle.

beautiful McDonaldgirls."

The sisters all hadpast-waistJong shininghair, gray eyes and com-plexions of the softestporcelain.

In our Ben's eyes,

Berta was perfectionand to him, the fairestof them all.

He had dreamed ofthis moment formonths. He had imag-ined this moment all ofthe miles through pan-thers, bears and snakes

from Tampa to hislovely Berta. He hadthought only of herthrough the heat andmo squitoes and dis-comfort. He had re-hearsed what he wouldsay to her all the wayhome.

Now that the mo-ment was real, he couldnot say a word. Hetried. Nothing.

Finally, he held outhis had to her - and

There she was with a silver tray and two mint- found he was offering his Berta his sweaty old dog-gamished glasses oftea. stepped-on straw hat. He swallowed andtried again.

She smiled at him and his world was com- Nothing.plete. She with the gloqsy black braids and laugh- He held out his other hand with the carefullving gray eyes, had known he would come back wrapped package.to her.

"Oh, my Ben, you are come home and on"Oh. Ben I You've brought me a present."

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SFC Ian Mitchel Carter, US Army (ret.) age 54 ofDecatur, Georgia passed away Sunday, J.uly 5,2020, inhis home.

Ian was bom in North Kingston, Rhode Island. Hehad a very active military career. After retirement, he be-came an EMT or Prop Master on movie sets, even doingsome SAG related stunts and background work.

Ian was active in the community and was one of thefounding members of Druid Lakes Youth Lacrosse Asso-ciation, an active volunteer to Stone Mountain HighlandGames, and a member of St. Andrews Society ofAtlanta.He was also a member of the Clan Henderson Society.

He also had a big heart and always checked in onothers to make sure they were ok during these trying times.

Ian is survived by his wife Robin Carter of Decatur

Georgia, and their three children Keenan Carter (26), Caddock Carter (14), and Keely Carter(12). He also leaves behind four siblings and their families: Shaughn Carter (Georgia), Shan-

non Carter (Rhode Island), Nancy Ray (Georgia), and Jennifer Ward (Georgia). He was prede-

ceased by both parents Nannie and Grayden Carter.It was Ian's desire to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. There is at least a seven-

month wait before interment. A memorial to celebrate his life will be planned in a couple ofmonths, further information is to follow. A. S. Tumer & Sons of N. Decatur Road will handlethe arrangements.

In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Judes "Hospital. Ian really believed in all the hardwork that they do for children. He really loved his kids and helping other children was hispassion. <https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html>

To leam more about Ian's military accomplishments or to stay updated about his memorialservice, please go to https://www.asturner.com/obituaries/SFC-Ian-Mitchel1-C arter?obld: 1 6 6 6 847 2# I obttvrylnfo

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New Members to the Glan Henderson Society!

$nn qilnfhnd, thw/sant WQInMn slEven in this '!ear without Scottish games," the

Clan Henderson Society has brand new members !

Mark Henderson, Veep of Membership withCHS announces a new member from Canada, BrianHenderson from Kamloops, British Columbia,Canada.

Joining in the Central CHS Region, MarquettaMessick-Brown from Shawnee" Kansas. is one ofour new folks ! Welcome.

We have three new members from the MidEast Region ofCHS. Ashley Fendt of Staflord,Virginia; Donald Henderson of Sa1isbury, Mary-land and Ashley Hyrnan of Midlothian, Virginia.We're delighted to have you al1!

North Pacific Region is represented by a pairof newHenderson's. Tamara Gabrielsen of Haisey,Oregon and Kyle Michael Henderson of Stevenson,

Washington are now "cousin" to us all!All the way from Oceania comes brand new

Henderson Louise Nettle from Sydney, New SouthWales, Australia! Yaha! We're tickled pink, blueand green to have you!

The South East Region welcomes TravisSmeltzer of Mlimngton, North Carolina. It's won-dertrrl to have YOU.

Clan Henderson South Pacific Region is rep-resented this time byRussell Surber of Paso Rob-1es, Califomia. We're all looking forward to meet-ing you.

The South West Region has two new mem-bers this time. Jerry Floyd who hails from Berkam,Texas and Elizabeth Henderson Walley who comesfrom Mesquite, Texas are among our newestHendersons! Howdv. cousins !

Mark Henderson, Clan Henderson Society,Inc., Vice President for members is honoring a1l ofthese members who are celebrating "milestone"memberships this month.

Twenty-F ive Year pin awardees include Dor-othy Henderson Ayers of San Diego, Califomia;Beth Henderson Downey of Ocean Springs, Mis-sissippi; Joel P. Henderson of Irving, Texas;Kathleen Henderson of Danville, Kentucky; Rob-ert L. Henderson of Folly Beach, South Carolina;and Sharon Henderson of San Marcos, Texasl

Another quarter century pin awardee is :

Debra K. Newland of Bandon, Oregon.

Fifteen-Year Pin awardees this month in-clude Matthew S. Branson of GlenAllen, Virginia;Cynthia Henderson Callahaa of London, Arkan-sas; JuditlA. Corbett ofTopek4 Kansas and StuartH. Henderson of Charlottesville, Virginia.

X'ive-Year Pin awardees include Shel1yBerryman of Corvallis, Oregon; Sandra Doucetteof Narragansett, Rhode Island; Eamon Hendersonof Modesto. California: Jim Henderson ofNarabeen, New South Wales, Australia; John RayHenderson of Rock Springs, Wyoming; PaulDonald Henderson of Pensacola, Florida; BeverlyPierce ofCookeville, Termessee and Meri AnkenyRussell.

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I have a f ittf e china cup that says, "Think of Me," continued from page l4She placed the tray and tea on a table and took

the package from Ben's trembling and nervelessfingers.

She uniied the real pink satin ribbon and re-tired it on her own long, dark silken braid. She

carefi;lly unwrapped the tissue paper and removedthe cotton wadding.

Finally, she held her gift in the palm of herhand - the little china cup, colors all bright andnew - it's rim unchipped and the handle whole.The little cun said to her. "Think of Me."

They had lovedeach other all oftheirlives, as children, as

neighbors, asfriends.

They were mar-ried on 28th March1907 in the littleWest Florida town ofMadison.

The little chinacup had a place ofhonor in their ownparlour in the homein town that hadbeen a wedding giftto the couple from her parents.

They, in time, had two little girls - one blondeand petite and one dark and iovely - Miidred Loisand Elizabeth Clyatt - the Bishop girls.

As a special treat, the litt1e girls were some-times allowed to hold the little cup when they hadtheir doil tea parties with imagined royalty. Oneday, the rim was chipped, although no one everknew from which little hand it had slipped.

Ben stili had his unforgettable smile and hisblue eyes were alight with happiness. He still hadhis o1d straw hat and he had his Berta and his girls.To him, life was complete and good.

Each year, on Berta's birthday, they wouldtake the little china cdp and share a cup ofhome-made elderberry wine. Ben would always say,

"Ah, my Berta, do always think of me."Berta would lisht his world with her own

On her birthday, in 1912, they buried Ben. Hehadn't been il1 but a day or two. Today, we wouldtake an antibiotic and go back to life...but, backthen, you died from a simple kidney infection.

My mother, Elizabeth, was only two anddidn't remember.

My Aunt Mildred, at four, had ground-itchand had to go to her father's funera.l barefootedand embarrassed and heartbroken.

She rememberedand wouid cry about it- until her own deathat the age of 107.

That night, shesaid, her mother tookdown the little cupand fi11ed it with thelast of their elderberrywine - as had beentheir custom on herbirthday. She smiledthrough her tears andnodded her head...andtook a sip in remem-brance ofher Ben.

When I camealong, and I can remember back and see plain inmy mind, that little cup, rim chipped, but other-wise whole - on the mantle in my grandmother'sliving room. The colors weren't new, but that littlecup always held a place of honor.

I will never, ever forget the day my two littiebrothers put a box on a chair and a book or two ontop of the box and climbed up and brought downthat little cup to examine in their small boy play.

They played at gamos and the little cup wassoon forgot. In their rough-housed way, the cupwas knocked awry - and the sudden, sharp crackof breaking china brought our world to a stop.

My grandmother, who almost never cried,cried that day. She took soft cotton and wrappedthe little cup. She then covered it with tissue pa-

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I have a f ittfe china cup that says, "Think of Me," continuedfrom page 1B

per and tied it with a new real pink satin ribbon andput it safely away.

On my own birlhday, when I was 21, my Grannycooked liver and onions - a lrreat only we two en-joyed. She served it in the old flowerdy china tueenand put upon the table a litt1e package wrapped incushioning cotton and tissue paper and tisd with apink satin bow -just like her own cheeks, still so softand pink.

She gave that package to me - although ofcourseI could not know it then, but it was the iast of myown birthdays that we two would share.

I untied the bow and retired the ribbon aroundmy own long braid. I unwrapped the cotton and tis-sue and rediscovered the little china cup, now chippedwith the handle gone and the colors betraying theyears.

She told me this story then, ofher beloved Ben.

We two. my grandmother and I. fiiled thelittle cup with some secret elderberry wine fromthe high shelf in her closet and shared a sip.

My grandmother said then to me, "Ah, mydarling grandchild, always think ofme and thinkof the life and love we've al1 shared. Think ofme and my Ben...and of my own love for you."

Thatwas June 18. My beloved grandmotherdied that October 30.

Ever since then and for as long as I am onthis earth. on my owrr binhday. I fill rhat linlecup with some not so secret eiderberry wine andhold the cup in the palm of my hand ard think ofBen and his Berta. I always, not only on thatday but every day, think of my grandmother'sendless love.

Oh, yes, I have a litt1e china cup that says,

"Think of Me."

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A s a Scottish heritage film maker, one

A ofthe most interesting features Ihavel- Ifilmed is that ofthe Clydesdale horse.

Here is parl of their interesting story.The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse de-

rived from the farm horses of the Clydesdale re-gion of Scotland now known as Lanarkshire.

The breed developed as a result of breedingwith Flemish stallions which were bigger and stron-ger than the Scottish horse.

Thought to be over 200 years old and bredextensively for pulling heary loads in rural, indus-trial aad urban settings, the Clydesdales made aninvaluable contribution to both the indushia.l aadagricultwal revolution not only in Scotland but al1

over the world.At one time therQ were at least 140,000 Cly-

desdales known in Scotland. By 1949,just 80 ani-mals were licensed in England. Clydesdales have

since seen resurgence in popularity and population,

with an estimated global population of around10,000 horses. Clydesdales are now most numer-ous in the United States where many foals are bomeach year.

Clydesdales are noted for grace and versatii-ity; they stand on average between 16 - 17 handsin height (Multiply by 4 inches to get their height.)and can weigh up to one ton.

A Clydesdale has an elegant head, with a

straight profile, smali ears, large, dark eyes aad aheavy forelock. The neck is long and slightlyarched, the chest deep, the shoulders are wellsloped and muscular. The hindquarters are well-muscled and have a distinctively rounded silhou-dtte. Perhaps the most widely recognised featureof tho Clydesdale's appearance is the abundanceof feather, the long hairs that fall from j ust belowthe knees and hocks to cover the hooves.

Clydesdales may be of several possible co1-

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A note from vour editorYour editor found a treasure on electricscotland.com ! lt is fhe Gowrie

Conspiracy...and is a fascinating and detailed part of Scottish history that does featurea Henderson, even in a minor role.

ln this "Year Without Games," we can take advantage of a bit of space in An Canachto learn something about our Scottish past and maybe something about some of ourvery own ancestors!

We may have to serialize this as it is quiie long...however, it is riveting and wouldmake a fantastib action movie!

Tne Gowrie C-onspirocgWith many thanks to electricscotland.com

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The King's conduct after the event is not re-assuring. The citizens would not believe his state-ment that the conspiracy was the act of Gowrie,and to such an extent did this feeling prevail, thathe had to wait inside GowrieHouse on the fatal day till it wasdark, and then disappear clan-destinely with his escort tcFalkland, in order to save

his 1ife.When he arrived at

Falkland, the first thing he didwas to dismiss on the spot twoof Gowrie's sisters who wercmaids of honour to the Queen.

He made a bold effon topacifi' the people of Perth by granting them char-ters and all kinds of privileges; visiting Perth onmany occasions, eventually becoming a burgessand signing his name in the book of the GuildryIncorporation and afterwards becoming Provost -

The purpose of all this is too hansparent, wethink, to mislead any one. But the question remains,

what was his obj ect in committing this crime, if hedid commit it.

He was ajealous man. He was Gowrie's debtorfor the sum off80,000; he could not bear a rival tohis popularity, while his throne might possibly be

ln danger.

Gowrie, on the other hald, was a scholar, oneof the most accomplished men of his time, afavourite at the Coult of England, a general

favourite in Scotland and, as

Provost ofPe(h was beloved bythe people; so much so. thatwhen he left to complete hiseducation in Padua, the TownCouncil of Perth, kept him inthe Provostship during his ab-sence (six years). and wouldhave no other.

This is a compliment thatnever was paid to a Provost ofPerth outside of the Ruthvenseither before or since and it in-

dicates to what extent they were respected in theFair City. How far the Raid of Ruthven was re-sponsible for this conspiracy it is impossible toconjectue.

If the King was ar innocent man, why did heorl the 23'd August execute, after a mock trial, thethree confidential servants of Gowrie.-Cranston.Craigengelt and Macgregor,-all of whom wereeye-witnesses of the event. The explanation evi-dentiy is that he was determined to remove every

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James I ofScotland

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The Gowrie Conspiracy, continued from pqge 2lperson who would, or could, give evidence inGowrie's favour, and the testimony of these threemen was not only of the highest importance butwould have settled the guilt or innocence of theKing.

The event, as might be expected, created animpression over Scotlandwhich was appalling andan inspection of the correspondence ofthe periodteveals one conspicuous point, and that is that notone ofthe recorded lefiers condemns Gowrie.

It must be kept in vieW that, as the King wasinvolved in this matter, noone was safe to writemuch about it unless theytook his part Nicolson'sletters are noticeable; theyare with one exceptionaddressed to Sir RobefiCeci1, Elizabeth's PrimeMinister, and strangethough it may seem, wehave not been able to dis-cover any of Cecil's re-p1ies. Nicolson wasElizabeth's envoy in Scot-land, and, unlike some ofhis predecessors, he was aman of integrity and highprinciple.

Every word that hehas written about this con-spiracy may be accepted.In his estimation, the gen-

eral opinion was that itwas a conspiracy of the King to slay the Gowries.His letter of August 11 to Sir Robert Cecil is ofgreat importance. He was compelled to send theKing's version of the deed to England because"the King caused it to be written." In his positionhe had no altemative but he goes on to tell Cecilthat there are great doubts ofthe truth ofthe King'sreport and that these dbubts are greatly increasing.

"Unless the King bring the conspirators to thescaffold, the people will form dangerous opinionsabout him; they will believe him guilty ard Gowrie

Sir Robert Cecil, Elizabeth s Prime Minister

innocent."But the most serious charge in this letter is

that the reports ofthe conspiracy coming ftom theKing differ. This is probably the strongest pointrecorded against the King, a point from which hecannot escape.

An irurocent mal could only have given oneversion and, whatever the King's intentions were,we fear he must stand convicted in the eyes ofpos-terity. Nicolson is careful and guarded in his lan-guage about tle King. He tells us that Alexander

Ruthven wore on the oc-casion a silk cut doubletwithout armour; whetherwith or without weapon hedoes not seem to know.Gowrie himself, he al-leges, was without arms,save two rapiers, which hehad to borrow.

Nicolson's referenceto the attitude ofthe clergyis very cautiously put; but,reading between the lines,these were not at all con-vinced ofthe bona fides ofthe King's narrative. Andin view of the Ruthvensbeing both defenseless,this is a strong argumentin their favour.

But Nicolson, thoughhe makes no comment,makes it clear to Cecil

what he means.

"The matter is believed to be otherwise thanthe King reporls it: all parts ofthe country so faras I can leam, are in great suspicion at the King'sattitude. It would appear.that, before the con-spilacy a Convention of some impofiance \ as sum-moned by the King, at which he made a demandfor money for his honourably entering on theCrown ofEnglaad after Elizabeth, and in order to

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gland after Elizabeth, and in order to effect hispurpose he proposed that an excessive tax shouldbe levied on the people. The meeting was out ofsympathy with him."

The Earl of Gowrie made a speech about theextravagant proposal of the King, expressing hisstrong dissatisfaction with it, at which the Kingfell into a rage and dismissed the Convention.

The King made his position more ludicrousby his desperate and persis-tent efforts to break the ob-stinacy ofBruce, one oftheministers of Edinburgh,and those who stood byhim. Bruce refused to thankGod for the King's deliver-ance, as he believedGowrie to be imocent

Then came this scene.

The King asked Bruce:"Now are ye yet per-suaded? Ye have heard me,ye have heard my minis-ters, ye have heard myCouncil, ye have heard theEarl of Mar, touching thereport of this treason : areye yet firlly persuaded ornot?"

"Surely, Sir," saysBruce, "I would have fur-ther light before I preached it to persuade thepeople. IfI were but a private subject, not a pastor,

I could rest upon your Majesty's repoft as othersdo."

Then the King asked Balfour, anotler minis-ter: "Are ye fuliy persuaded?"

trary, Sir.""But are ye not persuaded?" says the King.

"Not yet, Sir," said he.Watson, another minister, answered after the

same manner.Balcanquhal, another minister, said that he

He answered: "I will speak nothing to the con-_ Gowrie and your Majesty."

would affirm all that David Lindsay said from thepulpit in presence of His Majesty yesterday.

"What said Mr. David?" says the King."Mr. David founded himself upon your

Majesty's report and a faithful rehearsal of it; andso shall \i/e."

"Think ye," says the King, "that Mr. Daviddoubted my report?"

"No; David was sent ftom the Continent. "They said unto him:

"Are ye not certainly per-suaded of this treason?"

"Yes, Sir," said he, 'Iam persuaded in con-science it. "

"Now, " says theKing, "Mr. Balcaaquhal,are ye truly persuaded?"

"Indeed, Sir," said he,

"I would have further timeand 1ight."

The King asked JohnHal1, another minister:"Are ye fully persuaded?"

He answered: "Iwould have the civil trialgoing before, Sir, that Imay be persuaded. "

ln a second interviewwith Bruce, the King re-ferred to his secretary, Sir

Thomas Erskine, to satisft the obdurate ministerabout the facts. "As for Sir Thomas Erskine," saidBruce, "I trusted him in a part; but there were otherthings that I thought hard."

"What was that?" said the King."That oart which concemed the Master of

"Doubt ye of that?" said the King, "then youco-uld not but count me a murdeier." "

It followeth not, if it please you, Sir," saidBruce, "for ye might have some secret cause."

James I ofScotland

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The King urged him to preach the articleswhich were sent to him.

Bruce said he had given his answer alreadyto those arlicles and had offered to the ambassa-dors that which ali men thought satisfactory farmore than preaching.

"What is that?" said the King."That I will subscribe my resolution," said

Bruce."Trust you it." said the King."Yes, Sir," said Bruce.

"Ifye trust it, why may ye not preach it?" saidthe King.

"I shall tell you, Sir," said Bruce. "I give it buta doubtful trust, for Ilearn this out of Ber-nard- in doubtfulthings to give un-doubted trust is temer-ity, and in undoubtedthings to give a doubt-fu1 trust is infirmity."

"But this is un-doubted, " said the King.

"Then bear withmy infirmity, " saidBruce,

"But ye say it ismore than preaching,"said the King.

"Sir, I ought to preach nothing but the wordof God," said Bruce.

"Obedience to the princes, suppose they are

wicked, is the word of God," said the King."I will lay a \{ager that there is no express

word of King James VI in Scripture. Yet, if therebe a King, there is a word for you also."

At a third interview with Bruce, "Ye mustsubscribe my innocence," said the King.

"Your own conscience, Sir, can do that best,"

said Bruce; "It is very hard for me to do it""Why is it haxd?t said the King."Had ye a pupose to slay my lord?" said

Bruce.

"Why brought ye him not to justice?" saidBruce, "seeing ye would have had God before youreyes?"'

"I had neither God nor the devil before myeyes, but my own defence," said the King.

The attitude of Bruce does him great credit,particularly the independent way in which he ad-dressed the King, and the firm and unflinchingposition he maintained during the entire discus-sion.

The Towa Council were ordered to hold acourt of inquiry which they did, and of 355 per-sons examined, "the greater portion had nothingto tel1."

Why so is notstated, but may be con-j ectured.

Ifthere was a con-spiracy, it is necessaryto suppose that therewere several persons inthe plot prepared tosupport the principalactor.

At any rate, it iscefiain that the peopleofPefih did on that oc-casion show strong at-tachment to the Gowriefamily, and by their

behaviour indicated that the death of Gowrie andhis brother was a cruel murder.

One would have imagined that their resent-ment of the deed would have induced the King tokeep at a distance from Perlh and to banish ailthoughts of it for years to come; but before threemonths were over, to find him heaping honoursand riches on that very city where such a horridplot had been contrived, was so far the King's policyof bravado.

The heaping ofthese honours on the AncientCapital was to show "his gratitude for his miracu-

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lous deliverance," and to convince the people thathe was an innocent man: these honours would fur-ther show his high sense of appreciation of hiswonderful escape.

The next act of the drama was the examina-tion of witnesses in order to prove Gowrie's guilt.

Under the presidency of the Iord Chancellor,the Court met at Falkland on the 6fr August, four days

after the event. A second Court met there on the 20uAugus! presided ovdr by the Lord Chancellor.

Among the witnesses exaniined were theDuke oflennox, Earl of Mar, Andrew Henderson,the Abbot of Inchaffray, Abbot of Lindores, SirThomas Erskine, Sir John Ramsay, John Grahamof Orchil, John Graham of Balgowan, Andrew Roy,bailie of Perth, George Hay, Prior of the CharterHouse, etc. (Lord Kinnoull).

These were supporters of the King aad it isnot difiicult to see what would be the scope oftheirevidence. Such a volume of depositions againstGowrie would no doubt be intended to influencethe people at the time.

actual execution of a honible and traitorous con-spiracy against the King, it has pleased God mostmiraculously to deliver His Majesty from their in-tended treason aad to tum their traitorous practicesupon themselves, who have deservedly suffereddeath, as they were in the actual pursuit of HisMajesty's person.

Wherefore it is necessary that the bodies ofthe said Earl and his brother be kept and preservedpending further investigation of the matter.

Therefore charges the bailies of Perth to pre-serve and keep the bodies unburied until they knowthe King's pleasure as they shall answer to HisMajesty on their highest peril."

Then foliows a charge to the keepers of theEarl's Castles ofRuthven, Strathbraan and GowrieHouse, to deliver the same with goods and gear

with inventory to the King's treasurer and that they"temove furth thereof within six hours after thecharge under pain oftreason and if they fail, to bedenounced as traitors and proceeded against ac-cordins to the laws of the Realm."

The evidence is worthless in respect that it is On the l't November the posthumous trial ofnot the testimony ofindependent men, but ofmere Gowrie and his brothei took place at Edinburghpartisans of the King. and their dead bodies were transmitted from Perth

On the 22"d September the Town Council held and placed at the bar; an appalling spectacle. Theanother Court in order to take some precognitions. trial appears to have been adjoumed til1 the 9"h

This Court was presided over by the Provost and on the 15fr the Court of Parliament, presidedand was to receive the testimony of the whole in- over by James VI., announced that "John, Earl ofhabitants. None of the witnesses were in Gowrie Gowie, and his brother, Alexander Ruthven, com-House, consequently they could only speak to the mitted the crime of treason against the King incircumstances from second hand. manner as contained in the summons: and there-

But evidentlythe fagedy was notyetplayed out. fore decrees and declares the name, memory andThe vindictive spidt of the King was not ap- dignity, of John, Earl of Gowrie, and Alexandeq

peased. his brother, to be extinguished, and their arms toIn order to divert suspicion completely from be cancelled, so that their posterity shal1 be unable

himsell he must have their dead bodies exhibited in ail time coming to possess or enjoy any offices,in Parliament in order to receive sentence. dignities, honours, possessions, hope ofsuccession

Consequently, on the second day after he re-- \Mithin this nation which in any way pertained totumed to Falkland, he sent the following dispatch John, Earl of Gowrie, and Alexander, his brother,to the Magistratqs of Perth: "As John, Earl of thg same to be confiscated, and in ail time comingGowrie, and Alexaader his brother, being in the to remain the property of his Majesty for ever. the

We wlll continue this story to the end. lt is quite long and while reading it myself, I thought it could be amovie, but, it ls TRUEI, Thank you to Alastair Mclntyre and electricscotland.com.

The Backyard RebellionScottish Festival

in Lebanon, Tennessee

August 1",2020 - In spite ofthe Covid situ-ation that has forced the cancelation of so manygames and festivals this year, a.group ofrebel-lious athletes descended upon the small town ofLebanon, Tennessee just East ofNashville. Therewere more than 60 men and women competingin 7 different divisions.

Although this was labeled as a "Festival" dueto the need for keeping safe distance it was a sanc-tioned games only consisting of the athletes,judges and their family members.

Luckily the Highland Games are structured so

that maintaining a safe distance isn't very difficult.In that group of Rebels were 2 brothers com-

peting and representing Clan Henderson. TheOwens brothers Eric and Scott who proudly rep-resented Clan Henderson in a group of Men'sMasters that included the likes of TrevorMcMurray and Pro Master Braidy Miller who,despite the rain that day, set a new World Recordin sheaf for men 50yrs and up of 35' 6". (Theheight and bag weight were verified by 2judges and recorded on the NASGA database)

This was Eric's second competition andScott's first.

They both did great and I iook forward toseeing both ofthem representing Clan Henders_on

inmanygames inthe future. Hopefullythis Covidcrisis will soon pass and we can get all aspects ofour lives back to a more normal state. Untii thenkeep practicing and training when and where youcan. Stay safe everyone.

Bryan Simpson, Athletics Director

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Go GHSAthletes

Bryan SimpsonAthletics Director, CHS

Highland Games Rules BasicsDivisions - (Men's) {Pro,AmateurA-B-C - Novice and Masters} These are men between

the ages of 18 and 39 years o1d. Masters are ages 40 years and older. Some places will have additionaldivisions for men 50 years aad up. An athlete under 40 years o1d starts out as a Novice for 2 to 4competitions and is then ranked B or C based on how well they did. As they compete more and theyreach certain distances with their throws they move up the rariks toward the Pro level. A's are the last1evel before Pro. (some places do recognize the top lt's as Super,.r"s or those who are very close to thePro level.) NOZE once a Pro turns 40 they are listed as a Masters Pro. Most Masters Proi will com-pete for fun with the Ab group. Many places also have a Light Weight division for men under 200lbs.They use the same weights as the Masters.

(Wogg!3LPro, Amateur, Novice and Masters.Usually follow same age groups as Men's. It is rare tofind women's divisions broken into A B C groups.

Breamar Stone - 201b - 26lb stone all men'sdivisions - Feet caffrot advance forward in the box.You can pivot on one foot or switch feet as you tlrow.(Women 131b - 18lb)

Open Stone - 16lb to 20lb stone a.ll men's divi-sions - Can move around freely inside the box. Onefoot must stay in the box at all times. You carmot touchthe top of the trig or forward of the trig. You cannottouch out the back of the 7'line of the box. (Women81b - 12lb) Unlike a shot put no 2 stones are shapedrne same.

HWD - 561bs or 4 stones - Mens' A - B - C - Novice / 421b masters and men's under20Olb (notall games have a men's under 2001b division) (Women 28lb Womens Masters 211b) Ruies similar toopen stone but back ofbox is 9'. Overall length of the implement including chain and handle will notexceed 18"

LWID - 28lbs all men's divisions. (Women 141bs) same rules as HWDHeaw Hammer - 22lb all men's divisions - Feet caraot advance toward the trig. Qrlot all games

enforce this rule. Some allow one foot to move as long as it stays in bounds.) Many guys use bladedboots for leverage. (Women's 161b)

Light Hammer - 16ibs all men's divisions = Same rules as Heavy Hammer (Women's 121b)

Sheaf Toss - 20lbs Men's A- B - C - Sometimes Novice / 161bs Men's Masters and under 2001b.Someiim"r N*ice. You get 3 tries at each height. Miss all 3 you don't move on. (You can choose toenter at whatever height you waat) (Women's 121b / Women's Masters 101b)

Caler - Yaies 100% by games. Typical 16' - 22' long weighing 651bs to 1251bs. Will vary bydivision and who is the A D for that games. Scored by an angle score up to 90 DEG or a clock score iftumed. Think hands on a clock. Where the thrower is facing when the caber is released is 12 o'clock.

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You want the caber to tum and land as close to 12 as possible. (1 i and 1 is same score / 1 0 and 2 is samescore...) (Women's 12' to 16' 3Olb to 601b)

ll'eieht Over Bur (14'OB) * Same weight used for HWD. Sarle rules as Sheaf Toss.The term Stone is a weight of mcasure equal to 141bs. So a 56lb weight is 4 stoues.The throw box is 4.5ft wide with a back line at 7ft and 9ft depending on the event. The TRIG is a

4inch high 4inch deep piece ofwood at the front ofthe throw boxEach athlete gets a score in each event. Best total score alier all events wins.

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Nlatthew Elder IIIAppointed Regionala1LOmmrssronerfor the Great LakesRegion

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Leon Hicks, President,Clan Henderson Societv

It is with great pleasure we announce the ap-pointment of Matthew Elder, III, as the new Re-gional Commissioner of the Great Lakes Region.

Matthew has been a longtime supporter of TheClan Henderson Societyjoining the socief in 2000.

I{e and his wife, Annette, have been very ac-tive attending Scottish festivals in the region andhave been a "fixture" at theAlma, Michigan games

and festivals serving as the Clan Henderson Soci-ety Convenor.

In recognition of his service to the Society,he has received both the Order ofthe Chief medaland the Order of the Chief medal with Distinction.

In accepting this position Matthew replaces one

of the stalwarl supporters of the Society, DougHenderson, who has accepted the position of theCommissioner Emeritus for the Great Lakes Region.

Doug and Matthew have long supported eachother in the Region and will make a great teamgoing forward.

Please join me in extending a warm welcometo Matthew andAnnette as the newest members ofthe Clan Henderson Society Leadership Team.

Zealand, but it is expensive to impoft."If we were able to use locally-sourced,

cheaper honey as a wourd dressing, it would bevery beneficial, parlicularly in poorer countries,"said Dr Pollock.

Honey helps to promote healing, cleans thewound and keeps it infection-free. It gets its anti-

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Scottish heather honey is bestfor beating bacteria

New Zealand Manuka honey has long beenheld up as a powerful natural antibiotic with heal-ing properties but it seems it's facing competitionfrom bees in Scotland.

According to new research, Scottish heatherhoney is even more effective for treating infectionsthan its New Zealand-based cousin Manuka.

The honey from the Inverness area effectivelykills the strains of bacteria that cause MRSA andthree other types of bacteria, the GlasgowUniversity's School ofVeterinary Medicine found.

Dr. Patrick Pollock, an equine surgeon whoconducted the research, said the new findings sug-gest that now the honey could be used for treatinghumans and animals.

Up until now, the most lamous honey usedfor medical purposes was Mannka honey from New

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bacterial properties from somethng called hydro-gen peroxide.

The healing benefits of honey have beenknown since the ancient Egyptian times but todayit is most widely used in veterinary medicine.

Dr Pollock said: "Honey is useful in equinemedicine, particularly on wounds to legs. There isnot much fat on the iower half of horses' legs so

can take a long time to heal, or even never fullyheal at a11."

In future, it may be possible to identifii hon-eys with activity against specific bacteria. Thiswould allow a clinician to select the most appro-priate honey tlpe for a specific infection.

Researchers tested 11 kinds of honey andfound that eight were effective against all the bac-teria at concentrations ranging from two per centto six per cent.

But heather honey from the Invemess area wasshown to be particularly effective - killing MRSAmicrobes and three other types ofbacteria at con-centrations of two pe1 cent.

This raises questions about cheaper, natural trea!ment ofwound infections. Dr Pollock said: "In manyregions ofthe world, access to expensive antimicro-bial drugs is limited, therefore locally-sourced honeymay provide an inexpensive altemative."

Suzanne Henderson Eme6on,Soulh Pacific Region ComthissionerCIan Hendefion SocietJ,

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The magnificent Clydesdale, continued from page 20

ors, including various shades of bay (sometimescalled brown), chestnut (sometimes called sonel)or black.

Clydesdales have a range of characteristicwhite markings which are generally present regard-less of body colour.

Clydesdale foals, like a1l horses, are bom af-ter an 1 1-month pregnancy.

At birth, they lveigh up to 82 kilograms (180pounds). They axe fast growers and for the first fewmonths gain up to 2 kilograms per dayt a Clydes-dale mare needs to be capable of producing over25 kilograms of milk per day in order to supportthis rate of development.

Here in the North East the Clydesdales werethe main power source on farms, forestry and haul-age for over 200 years until the power of themotorised engines replaced them from the 1920sonwards.

They were also used to pull hear,y loads onthe roads before the invention of steam power andthe railways.

Breweries used them to pull their drew cartswith barrels of beer and they were common sites inboth rural and city settings.

They were also used in the forestry when allthe trees were pulled out alter being cut down byhand using saw ol .xe.

The Clydesdales were used in the First WorldWar to puil hear'y artillery.

The Household Cavalry today use Clydesdalesas their Drum horses and can be seen at major Royalevents all over the country.

Aberdeen City Council had several Clydes-dales working in the parks and gardens.

In America the Budweiser Brewery still havetheir famous Clydesdales which are used to pro-mote their brand.

The Clydesdale is also an attraction in the ex-travagant Disney parades for tourists.

Nowadays they are one of the most popularexhibits and displays at the agricultural shows andThe Royal Highlald Show at Ingelstone features

the Clydesdales in all their g1ory a site worih see-

ing.Farmers used the Clydesdales to do al1 the

tasks of agriculture.The men who worked the Clydesdales on the

farms 1ocal1y would have had the "Horseman'sWord" which gave them power over their horses.A strong bond between the horseman aad his pairwas formed and together they made a great work-ing team for arry faimer.

It wfs said that a pioughman would walk 11

miles per day while ploughing and would startwork at 7 am.

Prior to that he would have fed and groomedhis pair at 6 am before he got his own breakfast.

lf you are in aweof these horses likeme, and all of theother "gentle giants" ofthe horse world, thereis a program calledGenfle Glantson RFD-TV every week. Youmight also find it on theCowboy Channel.

I think there is afarm on Skye whichraises Clydesdalesand makes it possible for you to actually visitand ride them!

Back in my radio days, I got to go and"lnterview" the Budweiser Clydesdales sev-eral times. What a thrill for me. Those horsesare "people in horse suits" for sure. So smartand so kind.

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/S oA" !*^rs'1,r,4 nv prqd/alDear Clan Henderson Society,Through your generous donations we were able to award nine young people with a

scholarship. Thank you all who made monetary donations, those who sold ClanHenderson crafts and a big Thank you to Mark Henderson and those who gave throughto the "Hiking for the Youth" challenge. Mark hiked hundreds of miles in the "Hikingfor the Youth" challenge. Ifyou have Fundraising ideas for this year, please contact meat marylanehenderson 1 @gmail.com.

Mary Lane HendersonYouth Scholarshio Chair S*r +.t*1" \'\a*l* t*-"' ?ucltrrX,

ffi**,Deqr Clqn Henderson,

f would like fo toke the fime to express my oppreciotion for theowqrd of the ocodemic scholorship. Thof scholorship will be used tofurthen my educotion ond fulfill my dreom of becoming o heolth corepnofessionol.

f will toke my MCAT exom in Jonuory ond opply to medicqlschool shortly ofter.

These funds meon a lot to me qnd aregreatly opprecioted.Thonk you cll very much. Respectf ully, Erico Milner

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Greeting Clans & Scholarship Committees,Ijust wanted to check in with everyone and say hello and give an update to what's been happening

in my Scottish Highland Dance community.With the USIR cancelled this year due to COVID......we've had a 1ot of different but fun activities

to replace the emptiness in our heafts. Recently, I have competed in the Hebridean challenge online inAustrailia. It consisted of a Scottish Dance World Wide celebration broken up between 7 World WideRegions. Points are given to each region based on each dancers submission.

I am happy to report that I was 3 of20 USA online submissions for this choreography challenge.The USA had chosen intricate steps for the F1ing, Swords, Sean I and Reel Choreo. They were mostfinr as well as challenging. I would like to share my submission videos with you via YouTube. Pleaseenj oy the three Choreo dances i was able to participate in wi-th this challenge.

On aaother note.....I am still awaiting my scheduled day and time with the Scottish Adjudicatorsregarding my members exam. However, I am assured that it will be officially scheduled within the nextfew weeks. I will look forward to sharing that experience with all of you as well as my exam resultswhen they are processed.

In the meantime I am biessed to say that my TBHD instructor Elizabeth Constantine continues tohave in studio teaching opportunities for me, which I enjoy very very much. My little online dancestudents continue to improve every week as well.

I look forward to my next update with all ofyou. In the meantime please stay healthy and safe.Audrey Trawick, Associate HD InstructorTampa Bay Highland Dancers, Clearwater FL.

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your kind words.

Anna Binkley

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Deor Mork.This is Allison (Hendry) Dernboch - Beret's Mum.....I would like to thqnk you pep

sonolly for the generous scholorship Clon Henderson hos oworded Beret ogcin thisyeorll

As the person responsible for the costs of hen doncing endeovors, I would like tolet you ond evepyone in the clqn know how much this gift is cpprecioted by myself , oswell os Beretlll

T have been encouroging Beret more ond more in the post couple of yeors fo fokeover increosing responsibility in her opplicotions for scholorships, ond it hos servedher greatly in this post yeor with her college opplicotionsl With fomily, however,Twould olso like to say how much fhis meons to me persofrollyl

We are looking forword to the nexf competition thqt will ocfuolly be held. ondBeret will bethere, no motten wherei! hoppens! Highlond doncing is such o hugefocus of Beret's life,ondlherefore my own too! She is looking to win onother worldchompionship, ond hqs not let up one bit on her doily commitmant ot home, despitelhere currently being no venue for her to feel rewarded by the hord doily work.....fom impnessed qt her dedication, ond think she is going to be in agreol ploce to occom-plish her fufure gools, as lhere ore pnobobly very few dqncers who hove not tokenthis opportunity to slock off o bit - Beret is definitely not one of theml

I hope oll of you in the clon ore stoying heolthy, stnong, ond sqnell It's o difficuhtime, but this too sholl pass, ond we will belogelher ogoin, oppreciofing our kin qll themone for the time we hove had to be seoqrofedlAll the Best to You, Yours, ond OunslA llison

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Dear Clan Henderson,I wanted to update you on what has been happening since January.In February, I broke my fifth metatarsal. I was in an aircast for a month. I was excited to go back to

dance lessons, but then, COVID-Everything has changed. I

tions and I miss going to the nurs-my friends at the games and ev-

I started dance lessons onePremier steps for 2020 - 2021.will complete again, I am sti11

When I get to compete againqualify for the USIR in 2021

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remember what normal is now.I wanted you all to know that I am so thankful for your past suppod. I hope you will consider

supporting me in the,future if scholarship money is available.

19 ruined it.miss perfoming. I miss competi-ing homes to dance. I miss seeingeryone in the clan tents.day a week. I am leaming a1l theEven though I don't know when Ipracticing, practicing.in Premier, I hope to eam a spot tosincethis years' was cancelled.back to normal again. I don't even

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tltnilk goillDear Clan Henderson Society ,

My Name is Aiden Henderson and I amtwelve years old and I will be turning thirteenlater this year.

I would like io say thank you to every onein the Clan Henderson Society for this schol-arshto.

I am so grateful and will use the moneyresponsibly.

I will spend the money on my lessons andthe bagpiping and drumming camp inCarlsbad California .

With this Scholarship it will make it pos-sible to pay for more lessons which will im-prove my skills greatly and I will be able toperform astoundingly in upcoming events andgigs.

Once again thank you to every one sup-porting the Clan Henderson Society and l'mlooking forurard to seeing some of you some-time in the near fuiure .

Sincerely,Aiden Henderson

Aiden Henderson, a piping recipient of a ClanHenderson Society, Inc. 2 02 0 s cholarship. C ongratulatians,Aiden!

Aiden Henderson pipesCalifornia Riverside Pipe Band.

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uducitiit)r'1. Shortlr alicr l:raduating high sclrool in.lune 2017, I cnlistcd in thc Natiorral (iua11l. I',r ris rhe n r.:lr cn rhr oppo|tunirr ro.ioin t J\{,,\SS RO'l'(l and bccomc an oI}lcer in the tjIiledSrlrrcs .\rnrr *hcn I graduate college in L,la;- 2021_ Ol'course. I acceptcd and havc bccn busrtt,. cr sincc. hul I *ouldn't hirr e il an\ othcr wav. I made my dccision bascd olT oi thc l'act thnt Iri ill still bc ablc to i:o ro collcgc and heconrc a doctor and also serve my counlry as my nrothcr:nii tarher did.

Il'arrardcd rhis acariernic scholarship. I wnuld put the monel to\r'ards llrthering nr1educarion. Terthrxrks and ruition are very expcnsivc lbr my medical major. I am also planningon txking thc M('AT this surnmcr rvhich is an cxaft that you lrave to takc belbre applying tonrcdical schools- That cxan alone is oler $300.00, not including the preparation belbre thccrlnr. \.lc-dical school has ahvays becn a goal ol'mine evcn though it costs hundretis ofrh.Lrs:rnds ,l'dollars. 'fhis schoiarship would lifi a weight off of my shoulder and allow me tohave sonre slrcss rclicvcd and trc ablc to focus morc on my education rather than the financiali1\pccr oi rhings. I currcntly have a 3.7 (iPA and aspire to graduate with nothing less than that.l h:urk _r.ou kindll, lbr 1.our consideration fbr this academic scholarship.

I alllrm thar I have read thc (llan l-lcnderson Society goals and agree with them.

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Respecttully.

Above: Cami Reid Qeft) and her mom, Louise Reid, dancing with SevenNations 2019 Grandfather Mountain. At right: Cami at the GMHGGames! She is a recipient of one of the CHS Scholarships.

Alayssa Leadmona CHS ScholarshipWinner!

AlayssaLeadmon, who is thesister of ChaseLeadmon (on thefrontpage) is aHigh-land Dancerwho has

been recognized bythe Clan HendersonSociety with a High-land Dance Scholm-ship this year.

Congratula-+: ^^^rlultb tu JUurAlayssa!

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John Robert Mallemee, AuthorPersonal awards, on the left hand side of

my coat are:

t AirAssault Qualification BadgeI Bronze Star Medalr Army Commendation MedalI Good Conduct Medalt National Defense Service MedalI Armed Forces Expeditionary MedalI Republic of Viet Nam Service MedalI Korea Defense Medalr Armed Forces Reserve Medalr Republic ofVietNam Campaign MedalI Expert Rifleman Badget Expert Pistol Badget Unit awards on the right hand side of

my coat are: I Infantry Branch Cord,f i 01't Airbome Division Unit InsigniaI Meritorious Service Unit Awardr Republic of Viet Nam Cross of Gal-

lantry Unit AwardI Republic of Viet Nam Civic Action

Honor Unit Award '

On my shoulder epaulets are green Com-bat Team Leader tabs, with 7'h Cavalry unitcrests.

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CHS Dr. RichardGoodwin

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Dear Beth, Your oil cover reminded me, youknow someone else who was painted-note sca1e.

Not highland garb, but done by painter, Don Nice,in 1971 ofan "Unknown Cadet."

It hangs in the Military Academy libra:y.Dr. Richard C. GoodwinDirector, Communications and Electronics

Division, US Mission to NAIO.

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that was built by a descendant of Robert the Brucehas gone up for sale near St Andrews

An exterior photo of the castle and gardens is on the back page!

The impressive Earlshall Castle nearLeuchars in Fife, which was built by SirWilliam Bruce in the 16th century wasoriginally owned by the Earls of Fife, therelatives of King Robert.

With a rich history a stunning locationand one ofthe finest gardens in Scotland,it's sure to be a hit'with potential buyers.

Offering 20 rooms of varying size, sixbathrooms and 53 acres of land, it's been

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described as a "magnificent castle" closeto the home of golf.

The building features a great hall, diningroorrt, gunroor! library, studyand l0bedrooms,as well as several outbuildings and cottages.-

The Long Gallery a centre piece ofthecastle. leatures an intricately painted ceil-ing which dates back to the 17th century.

Painted the full lensth of the 50-foot

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long roof it features the coats of arms ofmany noble families and several famousfigures from history.

The castle is said to have hosted bothMary Queen of Scots and later James VI ofScotland (who became James I ofEngland)with both monarchs likely having ridden

ture ancient stone walls, yew and hollyhedges, a topiary lawn, orchard, rose terrace.bowling green, and even a secret garden.

Perhaps most interestingly, the ghostof SirAndrew the 'Bloody Bruce', a descen-dant of the original owner and the most no_torious Baron ofEarlshall, is said to the still

from the nearby royal palace ofFalklandto hunt at Earlshall.

However, the jewel in the crown is themagnificent listed walled gardens laid outby renowned architect Robert Lorimer toreflect and complement the castle itself.

After the line ofBruces died out in 1 70g ,the castle was sold before falling into disre-pair it was then purchased by RobertMackenzie from Rerth in 1 890 who employeda young Robert to carry out its restoration.

Considered one ofhis finest works, thegardens, which tourists now flock to, fea-

stalk the spiral stairs ofEarlshall to this day.The agents, Savills, describe it as ,one of

the besGkept 16 century houses in Scotland'.But the new owners may need nerves of

steel, as the castle is said to be haunted by theghost ofone ofits previous occupanrs, Sir An-drew Bruce, the grandson of Sir \\4lliam Bruce.- Sir Andrew Bruce became known as'Bloody Bruce' after he and his men killedRichard Cameron, a noted Covenanter (aScottish Presbyerian movement), beforehacking off Cameron's head and hands andtaking them back to Edinbureh..

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qfrB C kn ffen[ersan S o cietl Oficers, Conmissioners st flfrfrntpsExecutive BoardPrcsidentLeon llicks4024 Barnes BLuff

Southport, NC 28461

leonhicks365@gmail,com

910-3634110

Vice Prcsideft - ApentionsSteve Henderson11972 North Woodlea Drive

Waynesboro, PA 17268

7174044014stevehende@hotmaii.com

Vice President - MenbercMark Henderson, FSAScot204 Beagle Gap

Waynesboro, VA 22980

540447€783hendo2S@comcast,net

Vice President - Genenl Counsel

Vincent C. Henderson, ll5'116 Cantrell Road

Little Rock, AR 72207

501$6$5465vincenthenderson2@sbcglobal,net

V ic e P rcs i de nl -G e n e al og y/D N ALaRheeHendelson21 7 Southwest 39h Stfeet

Des N,4oines, lA 50312

515-557- 0646

LaRhee,hendercon@drake,edu

Athletic DirectolBryan Simpson8274 Creek HollowCourtJacksonville, FL 32244

Cell:423-5084357chsalhletics@yahoo,mm

Clan Piper

Timothy L. Demler3959 Mapleton RoadNorthTonawanda,

NY 14120

71G21M233tedemler@yahoo,mm

DNAProjectAdninistratat ,

David Henderson80 Lyme Road, Apt,312Hanover, NH 03755

N!277-n%David.Henderson@trincoll,ed!

Treasurcr

CarolMartin96 Cross Road

Clarksburg, N/A 01247

47&960$361

hendersonscot6l22@gmail.mm

Recording Secretary

Sue HoffmanP0 Box 1856

lvlaban k, TX 75 1 47

sue.hoffrnan@suddenlink,net

214-952-9378 (cell)

Past President _

Tom Hendricks2509 SW451h Street

oklahoma City, 0K 73119

40ft819734t0mff2376@yahoo,com

RegionalCommissiorersFat South Region(OK, AR, TX)

Linda Henddcks2509 SW451h Stfeet

Oklahoma Cily, 0K 73119

40s8t9734genowoman@hotmail,com

Great Lakes Regiu(rN, rL, Mr, 0H, wr)Matthew H. Elder lll2779 E.Adams Road

St. Louis, [/l 48880-9001

98S,38&2399

mhelder@ live,com

This pagehas been vetted byeach person listed and is correct,

Soufh Fasf Regllol?

(FL, GA, NC, SC)Youth Scholaf ship ChakmanMary Lane Hendersonl2SAnglers Haven Rd,

Cross Hill, SC 29332

8WW5A414marylanehenderon'1@gmail.com

South Pacific Region(cA, Hr, NV)

Suzanne Henderson EmeFon

145 Lynton AveSan Carlos, CA 94070

65G281-9805

suzanne@emersonenvtf onmenlal.com

South West Region(AZ, CO, Nt\r, UT, WY)

Joseph H. McEldowney, Jr.

14996 East Columbia Drive

Aurora, C0 80014

303{9G2586Cell: 303-906-2165

BuzzMac45@comcast,net

Scofiand

Allen Henderson24 EastGlenAvenueDeans, Livingston, West Lothian

EH54 8BS

commissionerallen@gmail,com

Aceania

Adam HendersonP0 Box 766

Strathalbyn, South Australia 5255benditlikehendo@hotmail,mm

Ediw, An Canach/

Historian

Beth GayFreeman,DoK, GoTJ, FSA Scot

MoLeannon

688 CampYonah Road

Clarkesville, GA 30523

70ffi3$3881

bethscribble@aol,com

WebnasterCharm Henderson Russell(See lvid Cenlral Rqion, abovet)

Mid East Regian(DC, DE, IVD, NJ, PA, VA, WV)

Dwight Henderson10832 GambriLl Park Rd,

Frederick, [4D21702

301-2934156. Cell, 240"818-2530.

dwightram3s00@hotmail,com

Mid South Regian

(AL, KY LA, IVS, TN)

Lee H. Henderson

10291 Black Gum Drive

ocean Springs, [/lS 39565

ro-s8-6481Lhhendersono@gmdil.mm

Mid Cental Region (lA, KS, MA, NE)Charm Henderson Russell

3608 SWTimberline Court

Ankeny, lA 50023515473-1661russell.charm@gmail.com

Nofth East Region(NY IVE, N/A, CI RI, NH, VT)

Barbara Pamboukes91 Cutts Street

Podsmouth, NH 03801

casspamboukes@gmail.com

603-498.0662

Nodh Pacific Region (0R, WA, l\lT, AK)Joyce Henderson

2585 Pinkenon Dr,,

East Helena, MT 59635chsnpacilic@9mail,mm

4064595848

Oes Aana (Appointef fficiak)Head ofke Bodyguatd

JeremyLussi1 0304 Gunston Road

Lodon, VA22079

57124+$97lussilad@yahoo,com

Quaftemaster - VacanlChristopher Story12008 SW 17u'

Yukon, OK 73099

Cell: 405-312-6308

christopherstorygS@yahoo.com

Yauth Activities

Ann Henderson Hicks4024 Barnes Bluff

Southport, NC 28461

910n634110

leonhicks36s@gmail.com

Aan Chaplain

C. Fr€dedc Sanfod, FSA $ot520 Dogwood Road

Statesville, NC 28677

704{78S094'

c'fsnfrd@gmail,com

Diector of Corpotate Outreach

Louis Russell3608 SW Timberline Court

Ankeny, lA 50023

5t t229799Blouis,russell@functionalproleins.com

Director, Chaptain CoesKyle Henderson201 W. Richardson CircleHartsville, SC 29550(843) 287-0392revkyleh@aol.com (all lower case)

Please remember, check your listind on this page indEmail <bethscribble@aol.com> with changes, edits, etc.

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The Vice Pfesident. Members.Lrk Henderson, FSA Scot, willact as Point of Contact for

Intemaiional lMembers who donot have a

National Commissioner

Ckef of the lrame an[Arms of l{en[erson

Alistair D. Henderson of FordellPO Box 3070 Stafford DC

QLD 4053 Australia

CounsettorC. Fred Sanford,

FSA Scot520 Dogwood RoadStatesville, NC 28677704-878-6094cfsnfrd@ gmail.com

flri!"1:iift""r SBrisbane, Australia *

Dave Henderson,PE, FSA Scot

1013 Traders TrailWake Forest, NC 27587919-556-6345kiltedsgtmaj@gmail.com

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Earlshall Castle near Leuchars in Fife was built bv Sir William Bruce in the 16th century.